Cognitive factors predicting checking, procrastination and other maladaptive behaviours: prospective versus inhibitory intolerance of uncertainty
A Fourtounas, SJ Thomas�- Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related�…, 2016 - Elsevier
Intolerance of Uncertainty (IU) is a cognitive construct which is strongly linked to
psychopathology, particularly anxiety and obsessive–compulsive symptoms. IU has also
been proposed to be linked to maladaptive behaviours such as checking and
procrastination in uncertain situations. Additionally, two subfactors of IU have recently been
identified, Prospective IU (Desire for Predictability) and Inhibitory IU (Uncertainty Paralysis).
These factors may differentially predict approach and avoidance behaviours respectively�…
psychopathology, particularly anxiety and obsessive–compulsive symptoms. IU has also
been proposed to be linked to maladaptive behaviours such as checking and
procrastination in uncertain situations. Additionally, two subfactors of IU have recently been
identified, Prospective IU (Desire for Predictability) and Inhibitory IU (Uncertainty Paralysis).
These factors may differentially predict approach and avoidance behaviours respectively�…